Tagliata d’agnello (Lamb Tagliata)

Franksecondi piatti, Spring13 Comments

Lamb Tagliata

One of my favorite ways to make steak is called tagliata or, to be more precise, tagliata di manzo. The word ‘tagliato‘ means simply ‘cut’ or ‘sliced’, and manzo means beef. The dish is, quite simply, sliced steak, grilled rare, arranged over a bed of arugula and dressed with olive … Read More

Risotto al radicchio e Saint-André (Risotto with Radicchio and Saint-André Cheese)

Frankprimi piatti, Risotto and Other Rice Dishes13 Comments

Risotto with Radicchio and Saint Andre Cheese

Risotto with Radicchio and Saint André Cheese is a dish that should prove that vegetarian dishes can be perfectly satisfying, even indulgent: a risotto made with vegetable broth, and flavored with a wonderful combination of bitter radicchio with the creamy savor of Saint-André cheese. Ingredients Serves 4-6 500g (1 lb) rice … Read More

Ham and lentil casserole

Frankpiatti unici, Winter3 Comments

Here’s one answer to the perennial post-Christmas question: what to do with the leftover ham? As we all know, pork and legumes have a natural affinity, so why not pair ham and lentils in this rather loose riff on a cassoulet? First, simmer some lentils—about 100g (4 oz.) per serving—in … Read More